Pearson plc (PSO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PSO
  • Rev/Share 5.2585
  • Book/Share 5.3855
  • PB 1.9727
  • Debt/Equity 0.4177
  • CurrentRatio 2.3119
  • ROIC 0.0913

 

  • MktCap 7017849939.0229
  • FreeCF/Share 0.9322
  • PFCF 11.2466
  • PE 16.0541
  • Debt/Assets 0.2408
  • DivYield 0.0209
  • ROE 0.1156

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation PSO Citigroup -- Buy -- -- Jan. 12, 2026
Resumed PSO Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- -- Oct. 20, 2025
Resumed PSO Goldman -- Buy -- -- March 26, 2025

News

AI Isn't Enough: Why Pearson's Stock Looks Overvalued And Vulnerable
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Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Pearson plc's Q4 earnings showed a 10% profit boost and a 16.9% EBIT margin, but competitive pressures and macroeconomic risks loom large. The company's AI integration and partnerships with AWS and Microsoft aim to enhance digital learning, yet the valuation appears overly optimistic. Despite strong business momentum, Pearson's reliance on a strong H2 2025 and declining free cash flow raise concerns about long-term growth.

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Pearson Appoints Experienced Company Executive Sharon Hague as President of English Language Learning
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Published: February 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LONDON , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of Sharon Hague to the role of President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division, effective 3 March. Pearson's ELL business is a leading provider of English language assessments and learning materials for English learners globally.

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Pearson shares ahead strongly after a robust set of prelims and AWS tie-up
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Published: February 28, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) shares rose 3.4% in early trading as investors reacted positively to a solid set of results, in-line guidance, and stronger-than-expected cash generation. The company, which has been reshaping itself as a technology-driven learning provider, also announced an accelerated AI rollout and a new strategic partnership with AWS, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digital education.

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Pearson 2024 Preliminary Results (Unaudited)
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Published: February 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Confident in outlook building on year of good financial and strategic delivery. Further progress on AI and Enterprise priorities with new strategic partnership with AWS.

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About Pearson plc (PSO)

  • IPO Date 1996-11-18
  • Website https://plc.pearson.com
  • Industry Publishing
  • CEO Omar Paul Abbosh
  • Employees 17116

Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.